Much larger than it appears from the outside, Eck’s Saloon has plenty of room for hearty drinkers, bikers, pool sharks and those who just want to stretch out and dance. Anyone with an affinity for ’80s hair rock is pretty much guaranteed to fall in love with the place, as hard-rock cover bands are usually […]
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The atmosphere at El Camino is fun and welcoming, and so is the food. While the board is too heavy on things like molten cheese and too light on things like intestines to really sate a craving for authentic Mexican food, it’s also not hip like the menu at one of Rick Bayless’s upscale Chicago […]
Established in 1962, El Charrito has long been one of downtown’s classic dives. It’s been closed a few times over the years, but new owners took over the spot in 2009 and now call it a “five-star dive bar.” It’s got a new-world feel while still retaining some of its old-school charm. El Charrito serves […]
The rooftop extension of the pan-Asian eatery Departure on the ground floor of the Halcyon hotel is where you’ll want to be when the weather heats up. The reason? There’s a swimming pool that, while intended only for hotel guests, is a great accompaniment to tropical drinks, dim sum and general lethargy. Hang out high […]
From the great outside patio, Emerald Isle has a biker bar/roadhouse vibe — but inside, there’s a total role reversal, with a pleasant dining room and bar, caricatures of regulars on the walls and friendly service. The music is good (if Metallica and ’90s alterna-metal is your thing), and the food can be great: Americanized […]
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ABOUT THE END LAFAYETTE The Venue | The End Lafayette is an intimate 70-person live music venue nestled inside the recording studios of Dog House Music just outside of Boulder, CO. The Vibe | Our shows are intimate affairs where each guest is invited into the recording studio to experience small-batch performance right from the […]
Phil and Erika Zierke opened an instant classic when they invited guests into the Englewood Grand in 2016. You won’t find any long-winded menus, fussy small plates or a chemist’s closet of beakers and dropper bottles to confound you. Instead, it’s just a straightforward bar where you can order your drink of choice and soak […]
With a large patio and huge, wood-accented interior, Fad
When people walk into Fermaentra, owners Brennan Mann and Spencer O’Bryan want them to know they’re in a brewery. “Otherwise, you’re just in a bar in LoDo,” Mann says. That’s why beer drinkers at Fermaentra, which opened its doors in November 2014, can look past the taps to the seven-barrel brewhouse and the six tanks […]
Although vintage guitars share space with a motorcycle mounted on the walls of the Firehouse Tavern, the Westminster bar doesn’t just draw bikers and rockers. Since 2009, the bar’s spacious interior, roomy patio space and affordable drink specials have attracted a diverse crowd, from newly minted 21-year-olds to grizzled toughs sporting bandannas and sleeveless shirts. […]
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A block west of I-25, near the 15th Street bridge, Forest Room 5 is just hip enough to be cool without seeming trendy. With its dim lighting and intimate tables, this eclectic spot attracts a youthful crowd most days of the week, especially on the weekends. While the place is spacious and houses a few […]
After a long run as the Toad Tavern, new owners took over the spot, one of the few live-music venues in Littleton, and changed the name to Fraco’s (it rhymes with “tacos”). While there’s still a focus on a variety of local bands, including on country and blues nights, Fraco’s also has pool tables and […]
The Front Porch has long been known for a simple plan to get folks in the place. Every month, the bar publishes a calendar with different names on each day of the month (except Wednesdays), and if your name appears, head on in and you’ll drink free all night. While it gets a bit frat […]
The Frontier Club offers the feel of a bygone era, a time when farmers populated the eastern stretches of the metro area. The bar sits between the fringes of older, suburban Aurora and clusters of recent development to the west, giving it the feel of a friendly, relaxed outpost on the edge of urban chaos. […]
After many unexpected delays, Gary Lee Bomar finally opened Gary Lee’s Motor Club and Grub in 2012, in a formerly run-down garage space that was refurbished and transformed into a vintage, car-themed roadhouse with a great patio. Remember to check out the decorative detail while you chow down on a smoked Portobello sandwich or pulled […]
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Partly inspired by San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, Denver’s Gaslamp bridges the gap between an upscale and casual. Greg Gallagher, who also owns the Front Porch a block east, made the Gaslamp feel high end, but the drink aren’t. To take the edge off of its swankiness, it also sports a ping pong table near the […]
In the growing divide that is Old Denver versus New Denver, Gerard’s Pool Hall occupies a welcome space somewhere in the middle. From its sneaky back-alley entrance to its dark, wainscoted walls, this billiards room has a distinctly throwback feel – and it opened less than two years ago. The high ceilings and low-slung barn […]
When the owners of the Ginn Mill opened the place in 2007, they set out to resurrect one of the town’s famous “ginn mills” of the late 1800s. The bar sits on one of Denver’s oldest and most historic blocks, and its decor reflect a different time in America’s history. Nostalgia lines the walls of […]
If you’re looking for queer, Gladys: The Nosy Neighbor delivers. Most nights, there’s a good mix of genders at the bar, which bills itself as a hub for trans and non-binary people. Early in the evening, the joint is usually quiet enough for you to grab a drink with a date or a friend. But […]